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Texas board rejects posthumous pardon recommendation for George Floyd

In 2004, Floyd was arrested for selling $10 worth of crack and sentenced to 10 months in prison. The ex-Houston police officer who arrested Floyd is now facing murder charges for a deadly 2019 drug raid.

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Judge denies DOJ request to regain access to some documents seized in Trump search

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon also named Judge Raymond Dearie as special master to review the material seized in the FBI's search.

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Migrants Sent From Texas By Bus Dropped Off Outside Vice President Harris' Residence

GOP governors send migrants to island and D.C. streets, escalating border feud

As of Friday, Republican officials in Texas and Arizona had sent 295 buses with approximately 13,000 migrants to Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago, all cities with Democratic mayors.

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"Stripped of human rights:" Indiana's near-total abortion ban takes effect

The state was the first in the nation to pass legislation after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Texas anesthesiologist accused of intentionally compromising IV bags, killing coworker

He injected nerve blocking agents and other drugs into patient IV bags, prosecutors allege.

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Nissan recalls over 200,000 pickups due to roll-away risk

Japanese automaker says some of its Frontier and Titan trucks can roll away unexpectedly when shifted into park.

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The Afterpay App as Square to Buy the Australian Buy-Now, Pay-Later Company for $29 Billion

What you should know about "buy now, pay later" plans

Although the loans can help consumers manage their expenses, consumer advocates warn they also come with hidden risks.

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Elon Musk's ex-girlfriend made $165K auctioning his college pics

Jennifer Gwynne sold images of the billionaire during his time at the U. of Pennsylvania, along with other mementos.

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These job-posting phrases are a big turn off for applicants

Job-ad cliches like "willing to wear many hats" are a sure way to alienate candidates, survey shows.

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The IRS plans to hire 5,000 customer service reps

Tax agency has been plagued by understaffing and poor customer service, with many taxpayer calls going unanswered.

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Mass grave found in recaptured city in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian authorities have found a mass burial site near a recaptured northeastern city previously occupied by Russian forces.

11M ago

Judge denies DOJ request to regain access to some documents seized in Trump search

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon also named Judge Raymond Dearie as special master to review the material seized in the FBI's search.

20M ago

GOP governors send migrants to island and D.C. streets, escalating border feud

As of Friday, Republican officials in Texas and Arizona had sent 295 buses with approximately 13,000 migrants to Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago, all cities with Democratic mayors.

24M ago

Judge names special master to review documents seized in Trump search

In his role as special master, Raymond Dearie will be responsible for reviewing the records taken by the FBI during its Aug. 8 search at Mar-a-Lago for personal items and documents.

29M ago

Montana to continue limiting transgender people from changing birth certificates

Just hours after a Montana judge blocked health officials from enforcing a state rule that would prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificate, the state said it would defy the order.

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"Stripped of human rights:" Indiana's near-total abortion ban takes effect

The state was the first in the nation to pass legislation after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

32M ago

Near-total abortion ban takes effect in Indiana

A sweeping new abortion ban went into effect in Indiana, outlawing the procedure with limited exceptions. Adriana Diaz takes a look at its impact.

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With polio's return, here's what back-to-schoolers need to know

As polio appears again, decades after it was considered eliminated in the U.S., Americans unfamiliar with the dreaded disease need a primer on protecting themselves and their young children.

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COVID deaths are at lowest point since March 2020, WHO says

At a press briefing in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the world has never been in a better position to stop COVID-19.

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Experts question role of white mulberry in death of congressman's wife

Scientists, doctors, and pathologists are questioning the Sacramento County coroner's conclusion that Lori McClintock's death was related to white mulberry, a plant that has been used as an herbal remedy for centuries.

Sep 14

World

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Mass grave found in recaptured city in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian authorities have found a mass burial site near a recaptured northeastern city previously occupied by Russian forces.

11M ago

Queen Elizabeth II had an unlikely friendship with a California cowboy

"I don't want to let her go," Monty Roberts said of his longtime friend.

50M ago

Putin acknowledges China's "concerns" over war with Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked Chinese leader Xi Jinping for his "balanced" approach to the Ukrainian crisis and blasted Washington's "ugly" policies at a meeting that followed a major setback for Moscow in the war.

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U.S. frees $3.5 billion in frozen funds to help Afghan people

The Afghan Fund will distribute some of the $3.5 billion in Afghan central bank reserves that were frozen after the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover last year.

5H ago

At least 9 dead, 20 injured in stampede at Guatemala concert

Videos shared on social media show concert attendees piled on top of one another after being trampled, as a large crowd rushed to exit the venue.

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Quinta Brunson finishes her Emmys acceptance speech on Jimmy Kimmel's show

"The last thing I would ever want to do is upset you," Kimmel told Brunson while apologizing for a joke that distracted from the actor's first Emmy win.

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Nick Cannon welcomes his ninth child, and a tenth is on the way

Cannon announced the birth of his daughter, Onyx Ice Cole Cannon, with photographer LaNisha Cole in an instagram post on Thursday.

4H ago

Kanye West ends lucrative clothing deal with Gap

Rapper plans to open his own Yeezy clothing stores after a contractual fight with the retailer.

5H ago

The Coffin Carrying Queen Elizabeth II Is Transferred From Buckingham Palace To The Palace Of Westminster

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral: What we know so far

Plans for the monarch's state funeral have been crafted for years, but kept largely secret. Now, the invitations have gone out.

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Queen Elizabeth II moved to Westminster Hall to lie in state

The queen's son King Charles III, and his sons William and Harry, were among the members of the royal family who accompanied her coffin through the British capital.

Sep 14

Technology

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Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection

ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.

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Ethereum's "Merge" is live — here's what you need to know

Crypto enthusiasts say a shift in how ethereum — the second-most popular blockchain — works will revolutionize digital currencies.

9H ago

Uber goes electric

After a test period in select U.S. cities, Uber is going nationwide with its new Comfort Electric feature. Passengers will now be able to specifically request an electric vehicle in 14 additional American cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Houston. Ben Tracy has more.

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"Where do I find a charger?": Electric car push fuels infrastructure concerns

President Biden has promised to make recharging more reliable, beginning with the construction of chargers along 53,000 miles of national highways.

Sep 14

California sues Amazon, alleging its dominance pushes up prices

Lawsuit claims the retail giant forces sellers to keep their prices high in order to use its platform.

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Mars rover reaches fertile terrain in search for clues about past life

The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.

3H ago

Uber CEO says that it will phase out gas-powered cars by 2030

Starting on Thursday, Uber's Comfort Electric option is being offered in an additional 15 U.S. cities.

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"Significant milestone" reached in ozone layer recovery

The harmful chemicals that have damaged Earth's shield against radiation are on the decline, according to new research.

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From 2000: A star is born – New Hayden Planetarium unveiled

In this report originally broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning" February 20, 2000, New York's Hayden Planetarium reopened with an awe-inspiring design, of a giant sphere within a glass cube. Correspondent Martha Teichner talked with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson; American Museum of Natural History president Ellen Futter; and architect James Stewart Polshek, who designed the spectacular Rose Center for Earth and Space. (Polshek died on Sept. 9, 2022, at the age of 92.)

Sep 13
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"Small" dinosaur fossil discovered in Colo. could sell for $500,000

The dinosaur was discovered in 2019 during roadwork on private land.

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Texas board rejects posthumous pardon recommendation for George Floyd

In 2004, Floyd was arrested for selling $10 worth of crack and sentenced to 10 months in prison. The ex-Houston police officer who arrested Floyd is now facing murder charges for a deadly 2019 drug raid.

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Texas anesthesiologist accused of intentionally compromising IV bags, killing coworker

He injected nerve blocking agents and other drugs into patient IV bags, prosecutors allege.

41M ago

Chick-fil-A worker thwarts carjack attempt

A Chick-fil-A employee is being called a hero after saving a woman from a carjacking in Florida. The dramatic takedown was caught on video.

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Woman accused of calling in hoax bomb threat to Boston Children's Hospital

The 37-year-old was charged with one count of making a false telephonic bomb threat.

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Chick-fil-A employee stops man who allegedly tried to carjack woman with baby

"A major shout-out to this young man for his courage!" deputies said.

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Mars rover reaches fertile terrain in search for clues about past life

The rover is collecting samples rich in the raw materials of life, but laboratory analysis on Earth will be needed to draw conclusions.

3H ago

What was the massive fireball that shot across the U.K.'s sky?

Was it a shooting star, space debris or maybe even a satellite? Here's what researchers think about the massive fireball that shot across the U.K. sky.

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Rare cosmic gem created by ancient "catastrophic collision," scientists say

Scientists found that a 4.5 billion-year-old collision between an asteroid and dwarf planet is the likely source of the rare gem.

Sep 13

Blue Origin rocket malfunction triggers dramatic abort

The failure marked a setback for Jeff Bezos' rocket company, but provided a real-world demonstration of its safety systems.

Sep 12

NASA fixing moon rocket leaks while awaiting permission to launch

The Space Force Eastern Range is evaluating a waiver request from NASA to enable a third launch attempt by the end of the month.

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Queen's unlikely friendship with American cowboy

Queen Elizabeth II and California cowboy Monty Roberts had a decades-long friendship after she invited him to her stables at Windsor Castle in 1989. Mark Strassmann shares more.

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Chick-fil-A worker thwarts carjack attempt

A Chick-fil-A employee is being called a hero after saving a woman from a carjacking in Florida. The dramatic takedown was caught on video.

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Biden to meet with Griner and Whelan families

The families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan will meet with President Biden at the White House on Friday. Both Griner and Whelan are imprisoned in Russia as the Biden administration tries to negotiate a prisoner swap.

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Trump warns of "big problems" if he's indicted

Former President Donald Trump warned there could be unrest if he's indicted over classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. Major Garrett reports.

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Near-total abortion ban takes effect in Indiana

A sweeping new abortion ban went into effect in Indiana, outlawing the procedure with limited exceptions. Adriana Diaz takes a look at its impact.

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